Portsmouth Naval Medical Center: West Ghent

West Ghent

On Portsmouth Naval Medical Center


Navy
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Newport, RI; Seaside, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Potlatch, ID; Pensacola, FL; Biloxi, MS
Bronze medal

"Awesome Neighborhood"

We lived in West Ghent when we moved to Hampton Roads. LOVED LOVED the neighborhood and our neighbors.

Some of the houses have older home/neighborhood problems. There were termites, opossums, and rats in our house at different times. Too bad our landlord didn't take care of the problems properly...

Pros Cons
  1. Child Friendly
  2. Great Neighbors
  3. Close to downtown
  4. No tunnels to Little Creek and Norfolk Bases
  1. Landlord

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Appearance: well manicured with grass cut,neighborhood pool,curbs

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: No
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"Safe and Family friendly neighborhoods"

I was born and raised in Norfolk and there are definitely wonderful neighborhoods and sketchy neighborhoods! I would recommend living in Colonial Place, Ghent, West Ghent, anywhere near Jamestown Crescent or homes near Old Dominion that are on the water side of Hampton Blvd. These homes are probably more affordable for officers or higher ranking enlisted. Another good neighborhood and slightly cheaper is right across the street as well as behind Granby High School on Granby Street. These neighborhoods are very classy, schools are great, and you are in the heart of Norfolk.
When looking for homes/rentals, you may see a lot of nice looking homes on the internet that are in Ocean View. Unless the home is located in a neighborhood called Pinewell, I would be careful. The house may be nice and big, but Ocean View can be sketchy.

Pros Cons
  1. upscale neighborhoods
  2. great schools
  3. older homes
  1. pricey
  2. flood zones

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Appearance: none

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Single with kids
  • Current Resident: No
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"Very social and friendly neighborhood"

Ghent is a very pet friendly neighborhood. Many places keep bowls of water outside and have dog biscuits to give out. I always felt comfortable walking my dog alone at night. I taught in the local elementary school and would highly recommend it.

Pros Cons
  1. Beautiful architecture
  2. Friendly people and businesses
  3. Safe
  4. Great school
  1. Traffic
  2. Flooding

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Appearance: none

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married no kids
  • Current Resident: No
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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Ghent Norfolk VA 0.1 mi
2 Ghent Norfolk VA 0.3 mi
3 Park Place Norfolk VA 0.9 mi
4 Colonial Place Norfolk VA 1.6 mi
5 Park View Portsmouth VA 1.8 mi
6 Riverview Norfolk VA 1.8 mi
7 Jamestown Crescent Norfolk VA 2 mi
8 Larchmont Norfolk VA 2 mi
9 Winona Norfolk VA 2.2 mi
10 Riverpoint Norfolk VA 2.2 mi
11 Lafayette Shores Norfolk VA 2.5 mi
12 Talbot Park Norfolk VA 2.8 mi
13 Lochhaven Norfolk VA 3.3 mi
14 Wexford Terrace/Colony Point Norfolk VA 3.3 mi
15 Wards Corner Norfolk VA 3.4 mi
16 Bel Aire/South Bayview Norfolk VA 5.1 mi
17 Georgetown Estate Chesapeake VA 5.2 mi
18 Long Point Portsmouth VA 5.4 mi
19 Fairlawn Estates Norfolk VA 5.8 mi
20 Burbage Grant Suffolk VA 6.1 mi
21 Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing Suffolk VA 6.3 mi
22 Deep Creek Chesapeake VA 6.7 mi
23 Wellington Chesapeake VA 7 mi
24 Merrimac Landing Chesapeake VA 7.2 mi
25 East Beach Norfolk VA 7.7 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 W.H. Taylor Elementary School Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-5 6 0.1 mi
2 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 0.4 mi
3 Madison Norfolk VA 23508 Public K-2 NR 0.8 mi
4 Ghent Elementary School Norfolk VA 23517 Public K-8 7 1 mi
5 James Monroe Elementary School Norfolk VA 23508 Public PK-5 1 1 mi
6 Gov. School For The Arts Norfolk VA 23508 Public K-2 NR 1.2 mi
7 P.B. Young Sr. Elementary School Norfolk VA 23510 Public PK-5 NR 1.4 mi
8 Larchmont Elementary School Norfolk VA 23508 Public PK-5 9 1.6 mi
9 Tidewater Park Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 2 1.8 mi
10 Lindenwood Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 1 1.9 mi
11 Park View Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public K-6 3 2 mi
12 Jacox Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 1 2.3 mi
13 Willard Model Elementary School Norfolk VA 23509 Public PK-5 5 2.5 mi
14 Campostella Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 1 2.6 mi
15 St. Helena Elementary School Norfolk VA 23523 Public PK-5 1 2.8 mi
16 Richard Bowling Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 2 3 mi
17 John Tyler Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-6 2 3 mi
18 Granby Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 4 3 mi
19 Portsmouth Re-Ed Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-2 NR 3.2 mi
20 New Directions Center Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-2 NR 3.2 mi
21 Brighton Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public K-6 2 3.3 mi
22 Suburban Park Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 4 3.3 mi
23 Chesterfield Academy Elementary Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 1 3.4 mi
24 Coleman Place Elementary School Norfolk VA 23513 Public PK-5 1 3.6 mi
25 Westhaven Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-6 2 3.6 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 0.4 mi
2 Blair Middle School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 6-8 4 0.5 mi
3 Norfolk Alternative Middle Norfolk VA 23508 Public 6-8 NR 0.8 mi
4 Ghent Elementary School Norfolk VA 23517 Public K-8 7 1 mi
5 Ruffner Middle School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 6-8 3 2.1 mi
6 Lafayette-Winona Middle School Norfolk VA 23509 Public 6-8 NR 2.5 mi
7 Norview Middle School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 6-8 4 3.9 mi
8 Churchland Middle School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 7-8 2 4.3 mi
9 Cradock Middle School Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 7-8 2 4.4 mi
10 Crossroads School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-7 5 4.6 mi
11 Oscar Smith Middle School Chesapeake VA 23324 Public 6-8 3 4.9 mi
12 Northside Middle School Norfolk VA 23503 Public 6-8 4 5.3 mi
13 Western Branch Middle School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 6-8 6 5.6 mi
14 Lake Taylor Middle School Norfolk VA 23502 Public 6-8 3 5.7 mi
15 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 5.8 mi
16 Wm. E. Waters Middle School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 7-8 2 5.9 mi
17 Indian River Middle School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 6-8 5 5.9 mi
18 Azalea Middle School Norfolk VA 23518 Public 6-8 4 6 mi
19 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 6.7 mi
20 Crestwood Middle School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 6-8 6 7.3 mi
21 Bayside Middle School Virginia Beach VA 23462 Public 6-8 4 7.9 mi
22 Deep Creek Middle School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 6-8 5 8 mi
23 Brandon Middle School Virginia Beach VA 23464 Public 6-8 5 8 mi
24 Jolliff Middle School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 6-8 7 8.2 mi
25 Greenbrier Middle School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 6-8 7 8.6 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 0.4 mi
2 Norfolk Alternative High Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 NR 0.8 mi
3 Maury High School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 9-12 5 0.8 mi
4 B. T. Washington High School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 9-12 2 2.3 mi
5 I.C. Norcom High School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public 9-12 3 2.3 mi
6 Granby High School Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 4 3.1 mi
7 Churchland High School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 9-12 5 3.8 mi
8 Norview High School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 9-12 5 4.2 mi
9 Cradock Technical & Career Center Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 9-12 NR 4.6 mi
10 Norfolk Technical Center Norfolk VA 23502 Public 9-12 NR 5.2 mi
11 Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 9-12 4 5.7 mi
12 Lake Taylor High School Norfolk VA 23502 Public 9-12 1 5.8 mi
13 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 5.8 mi
14 Western Branch High School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 9-12 8 5.8 mi
15 Indian River High School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 9-12 6 6 mi
16 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 6.7 mi
17 Deep Creek High School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 9-12 5 8.2 mi
18 Bayside High School Virginia Beach VA 23455 Public 9-12 4 8.5 mi
19 Kempsville High School Virginia Beach VA 23464 Public 9-12 5 8.7 mi
20 Tallwood High School Virginia Beach VA 23464 Public 9-12 6 9 mi
21 Oscar F. Smith High School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 9-12 4 9.3 mi
22 Camp Young Chesapeake VA 23320 Public n/a NR 9.7 mi
23 Chesapeake Center for Science & Technology Chesapeake VA 23322 Public n/a NR 9.8 mi
24 Princess Anne High School Virginia Beach VA 23462 Public 9-12 6 9.9 mi
25 Grassfield High School Governor's Stem Academy Chesapeake VA 23323 Public n/a NR 10.6 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 West Ghent School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-1 NR 0.1 mi
2 Ghent Academy Norfolk VA 23517 Private PK-1 NR 0.6 mi
3 Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy Norfolk VA 23507 Private 9-11 NR 0.7 mi
4 The Williams School Norfolk VA 23507 Private K-8 NR 0.8 mi
5 Tabernacle Of Prayer Christian School & Child Cc Norfolk VA 23508 Private PK-12 NR 0.9 mi
6 Ghent Montessori School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-8 NR 1 mi
7 First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School Norfolk VA 23510 Private PK-3 NR 1.5 mi
8 Faith Academy School Of Excellence Norfolk VA 23504 Private PK-10 NR 1.7 mi
9 Mcdonald Montessori Norfolk VA 23504 Private PK-3 NR 1.8 mi
10 Crawford Day School Portsmouth VA 23704 Private 1-5, 7-12 NR 1.8 mi
11 St Patrick Catholic School Norfolk VA 23508 Private PK-8 NR 1.9 mi
12 Court Street Academy Portsmouth VA 23704 Private PK-8 NR 2.2 mi
13 Trinity Lutheran Church School Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-5 NR 2.4 mi
14 Christ The King Catholic School Norfolk VA 23509 Private PK-8 NR 2.5 mi
15 Norfolk Christian Lower School Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-5 NR 3 mi
16 Norfolk Christian Schools Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-12 NR 3.1 mi
17 Norfolk Collegiate School Norfolk VA 23505 Private K-12 NR 3.5 mi
18 Parkdale Private School Norfolk VA 23505 Private K NR 3.7 mi
19 Norfolk Montessori Academy Norfolk VA 23502 Private n/a NR 3.7 mi
20 St Mark Christian Academy Portsmouth VA 23704 Private PK-3 NR 3.8 mi
21 Greenhill Farms Christian Academy Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-5 NR 3.8 mi
22 Grace Baptist School Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-6 NR 4 mi
23 Sweethaven Christian Academy Portsmouth VA 23703 Private PK-12 NR 4 mi
24 Christopher Academy Portsmouth VA 23703 Private PK-5 NR 4.3 mi
25 Fairview Baptist Christian Academy Chesapeake VA 23325 Private K-1, 4-9, 11 NR 4.3 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk VA 23509 Charter n/a NR 2.5 mi
2 Green Run Collegiate Virginia Beach VA 23453 Charter 9-12 6 11.5 mi
3 York River Academy Yorktown VA 23692 Charter 9-12 6 25.6 mi
4 Water's Edge Village School Corolla NC 27927 Charter K-6 NR 42.7 mi
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# Address Type City State Bedrooms Bathrooms Distance
1 1025 Billings St For Sale Norfolk VA 4 2.5 1.9 mi
2 7231 Newport ave For Sale Norfolk VA 2 1.5 3.2 mi
3 9502 N. River Road For Sale Suffolk VA 5 4.5 7.9 mi
4 5452 Glenville Circle For Rent Virginia Beach VA 3 2 8.5 mi
5 701 Log Fern Lane For Sale Chesapeake VA 5 3.5 10.2 mi
6 1423 Ivywood Road For Rent Virginia Beach VA 2 2 11 mi
7 210 Summerhouse Lane For Sale/Rent Isle of Wight VA 5 3 12.3 mi
8 1828 Crestwynd Dr For Sale Chesapeake VA 4 2.5 13.2 mi
9 1744 Madison Crossing Lane For Sale Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 13.6 mi
10 639 Sea Turtle Way For Rent Newport News VA 3 2.5 16.2 mi
11 1241 Mozart drive For Rent Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 18 mi

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